Changing Your Address on Florida DMV

Are you relocating to Florida? Add amending the Florida DMV change of address form to your moving to-do list before you ride around the new neighborhood. In some jurisdictions, you only have 30 days to update your driving records and vehicle registration with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), so act quickly!

Florida DMV Change of Address

If you're not sure where to go to receive a Florida DMV change of address, the good news is that you may easily arrange an appointment utilizing their online system. Before you go for your appointment, gather a few essentials, including your:
  • Proof of Identity: A birth certificate, a valid passport, or an official Citizenship Certificate are all acceptable forms of identification.
  • Social Security: Your social security card, a pay stub from your work, or official W2 proof.
  • You can bring anything from a bank statement showing your current Florida address to a utility bill as proof of Florida residency.
While you will not have to take a new driving test to alter your Florida driver's license address, there is a $48 price for the regular Original Class E license. You'll also have to pay a $6.25 service fee unless you're a military veteran.

Moving To Florida From Another State

Florida Driver's License

To obtain a Florida driver's license as a formerly out-of-state resident, you must apply in person at a Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) office. Unfortunately, you cannot change your address with the Florida DMV online or over the phone, but you can make an appointment online not to have to wait once you get to the office. You must bring the following documentation with you:
  • Identity verification (accepted documentation includes your birth certificate, valid U.S. passport or passport card, Certificate of Citizenship, Certificate of Naturalization, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad)
  • Social Security documentation (accepted documentation includes your social security card, a W-2 form, or paycheck or stub)
  • Proof of permanent residence (two different documents with proof of address are required)

Vehicle Registration

To amend your vehicle's registration, you must go to the Florida DMV in person. Make an appointment to reduce your wait time.
  • Proof of identity (accepted documentation includes your birth certificate, valid U.S. passport or passport card, Certificate of Citizenship, Certificate of Naturalization, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad)
  • Your car's original out-of-state title
  • Completed Form HSMV 82040

Fees

The normal charge for a new Florida driver's license is $48, with an additional $6.25 tax fee. The registration price for a vehicle weighing up to 2,499 pounds is $14.50, $22.50 for a vehicle weighing 2,500 to 3,499 pounds, and $32.50 for a vehicle weighing 3,500 pounds or more. Additional registration fees, such as motorcycle and moped fees, can be found on the fees page.

Moving Within Florida

After you relocate, you have only 30 days under Florida law to update your address with the DMV. There are two approaches to this: Fill out an online Florida DMV change of address form. It's available here. Your revised Florida driver's license should arrive in seven to ten days. Go to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles in Florida. Find a Florida DMV location near you and complete a Florida DMV change of address form in person.

Requirements

You will need the following items to alter your address on your driver's license or identification card:
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Proof of social security
  • Proof of Florida residency (must provide two different pieces of proof)
You will need the following items to alter your address for your vehicle's registration:
  • Your Florida driver's license number
  • Your license plate number or vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • Your date of birth
  • The last four digits of your social security number

Fees

A change of address in Florida costs $25.

How To Register An Address Change on Driver's License in Florida?

The mechanism for notifying the DHSMV of a change of residence is determined by your citizenship status and the type of license you have. Address changes can be made online by US citizens with ordinary driver's licenses. Non-citizens and those with other sorts of licenses, such as a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), must attend to a DHSMV office in person to record a change of address.

Online

If you are a US citizen and a Florida resident with a Class E passenger car driver's license, you can update your address information online through the DHSMV's portal. Before visiting the site, make sure you have your current license number and a valid credit card available to pay the required costs.

In-Person

Both US and non-US nationals and CDL holders can fill out a change of residence form in person at any DHSMV office. Calling ahead and booking an appointment may save you a lot of time. You can also update your information with a Tax Collector Licensing Agent in your county. You may be needed to present proof of US citizenship or legal residence while changing your information at a DHSMV office. Documents that are acceptable include:
  • US birth certificate
  • Valid US passport
  • Naturalization papers
  • Green card (form I-551)
The DHSMV charges a cost for registering an address change and issuing a new license, and this price applies whether the change is made online or in person.

FAQs On Changing of Address in Florida

Is it necessary to notify the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles if you migrate to another state without a registered vehicle?

No, your Florida driver's license will be automatically canceled once you successfully obtain a new driver's license in your new state.

Is it necessary for you to return your Florida license plates?

Yes, you must return them, along with your vehicle's registration. Both should be sent by email to: Bureau of Public Records Postal Address: P.O. Box 5775 32314-5775 Tallahassee, FL

Is a driving test required during a Florida DMV address change?

No. However, you must pass a vision and hearing test before getting your new license.

How long does it take to get a Florida driver's license or identification card?

There are thirty (30) days left, so be quick.